The Falling Angel

Fallen Angel
Thunder shook the heavens themselves as the sentence was carried out. She felt the air under her wings getting thinner. The spires of heaven vanished in the thick clouds as she fell towards the earth.
She could but steer with her weakened wings. A church, maybe they would treat her well, she thought as she tried to gain control of her descent.

She hit the ground with such force there was a large crater around her. Unharmed she got up and walked towards the church. It seemed a lot larger when looking at it from the ground. She was not used to seeing things from the ground, the world looked so different when seen from below.

She opened the door and walked inside. She saw no one around.
Hello! Is there anyone here? She shouted.
No reply.

She went along the benches towards the altar, looking up at the large window and the glass image of jesus. If only the humans knew, she though to herself.

There was no sign of anyone else present. She sat down on the front row, thinking of what to do next.

She still could not believe she had been cast down for such a minor error. All she had done was think one sinful thought, she had never plan to act upon it.
A noise startled her, she turned around but there was nothing there. Again she heard something, a whisper, or was it the wind?
She stood up and looked around, the church was empty.

Again she heard the whisper, louder this time. A faint smell came with it. Instantly she recognised it, demons!

Come into the light and be judged! She shouted.
Foolish girl, your pride does you no good you here. The voice was stronger now.
Show yourself!
Very well..

She felt something against her shoulder and instantly turned. Behind her stood a red demon, grinning at her.
Foul demon! Your evil ends this day! With all her might she threw her fist towards him.
His hand, moving too fast to be seen, caught her fist mid air.

Don't be foolish, little girl, you have no power, you are no more than a mere human, with wings.
But do not despair, being human has it's.. Perks...

With a quick move he spun her around, pulling her to him.

I will show you. He whispered softly in her ear.